Author Archive for JetMan7
John White is an ATP Pilot with several type ratings including the venerable Douglas DC-3. Over the years he has been both a charter pilot, flight instructor, corporate flight department head and retired from a 30 year career in the aviation insurance business in 2004.
Another Aviation Legend Passes On
Aviation creates legends, and it is always great to read about one. The following story is about one. Read and enjoy! Legend’ behind MacDill AirFests dies Richard “Dick” Cutshall died of cancer on Christmas Day. Related By HOWARD ALTMAN | The Tampa Tribune Published: December 28, 2011 Updated: December 28, 2011 – 10:16 PM TAMPA [...]
The Art of Flight – Ultimate Red Bull
What pilot amongst us doesn’t think about extreme sports, particularly as it relates to flying airplanes and helicopters. One of the most interesting fleets in the world is the fleet of Red Bull aircraft, and they have teamed up to help create a move called “The Art Of Flight”. This movie is all about extreme [...]
Is General Aviation Really in Peril Today?
Many of us who have been in aviation for a long time are concerned that – indeed – general aviation really is in peril today. Whether we are talking about the future of AvGas and the impact that will have, or the Pilots Bill of Rights, or – gasp – user fees, general aviation is [...]
How Do We Get a Pilots Bill of Rights?
How do we get a Pilots Bill of Rights? Well, sometimes it takes one of our legislators having to experience the bureaucracy before they understand how us minions are treated. U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe, who is an experienced pilot, has introduced a bill called the “Pilots Bill of Rights”. Anyone who has ever had to [...]
How to Recover From Any Kind of Spin
As pilots we all recognize the danger of unintentionally spinning an aircraft and what the results would likely be. But there remains a great deal of misunderstanding about spins and spin recovery. In a recent article at the AOPA Aviation Summit air show performer Mike Goulian joined Judy Phelps (2011 Instructor of the Year) and [...]
The Smothers Brothers Are NOT Pilots
Back in the day everyone wanted to get their pilot’s license. My early days in aviation were spent at Michigan State University flying in the “Winged Spartans Flying Club”, and we had a lot of fun. At one point we had 5 airplanes which were kept very busy. I got my Commercial Pilot’s Certificate at [...]
How to Make an Old Airplane New
In this day and age where everyone seems to want something “new”, some innovative souls are taking an older airplane and creating a fascinating new machine which would make any pilot proud. Las Vegas, Nevada resident David Lessnick purchased a 1964 Piper Commanche 250 for $ 80,000 and decided to make it into a “new” [...]
